2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of a Soft Fingertip with Tactile Elements Mimicking Human's Receptors
| Project/Area Number |
20760171
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Intelligent mechanics/Mechanical systems
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| Research Institution | Kyushu University |
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Principal Investigator |
MURAKAMI Kouji Kyushu University, 大学院・システム情報科学研究院, 助教 (80380682)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2009
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| Keywords | 知能ロボティックス / 触覚センシング |
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| Research Abstract |
Sensing ability of a human fingertip depends on receptors which are in a skin of the fingertip. We developed a robotic fingertip with a soft cover and a hard nail. In addition, tactile elements mimicking human receptors are embedded in the robotic fingertip. In the experiments, the tactile elements of the robotic fingertip show similar characteristics to the receptors of the human fingertip. Slip detection by using the tactile elements is successfully demonstrated.
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